down·load
ˈdau̇n-ˌlōd 
computers
: an act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a smaller computer) : an act or instance of downloading (see download entry 2) something
faster downloads
also
: the item downloaded
two downloads
downloaded; downloading; downloads
computers
: to transfer (data, files, etc.) from one location (such as a large computer or the cloud) to another (such as a smaller computer, smartphone, or storage device)
download the files onto your computer
downloading songs from the Internet
Examples of download in a Sentence
Noun
The modem is capable of high-speed downloads.
The download will take about three minutes.
The program is available for download at the company's website.
The downloads are all in this folder.
Verb
He downloaded the files onto his computer.
She downloads songs from the Internet.
The new program makes downloading faster.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 June 2026
The group has earned 20 wins on the Official Singles Sales chart and 23 on the downloads roster.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Many of his designs can be found in massive, free online repositories, where anyone with an internet connection can download the design files necessary to print a weapon at home.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
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Noun
Founded in 2022 by Crazy Maple Studio, ReelShort has grown into one of the largest vertical entertainment platforms globally, surpassing 286 million downloads and attracting tens of millions of monthly active users.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 June 2026
The group has earned 20 wins on the Official Singles Sales chart and 23 on the downloads roster.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
Californians can download the free pass on the California State Parks' website.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Many of his designs can be found in massive, free online repositories, where anyone with an internet connection can download the design files necessary to print a weapon at home.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
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“Download.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/download. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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download
1 of 2 noun
down·load
ˈdau̇n-ˌlōd
: an act or instance of transferring data from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (as a smaller computer)
download
2 of 2 verb
down·load
: to transfer (data) from one location (as a large computer to another smaller computer or storage device)
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